San Francisco prosecutors dismissed all charges this week against Bradford Lasalle, an unhoused man who defended himself against an inebriated security guard who challenged him to a fight in November 2024. Prior to the dismissals, the District Attorney’s Office had charged Lasalle with attempted murder and mayhem. After a preliminary hearing, the D.A.’s office added an additional aggravated charge that could have carried a life sentence, despite no new evidence. Deputy Public Defender Tal...
